“His disciples asked him,
‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’
‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus,
‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.’”
~John 9:2-3 NIV~
40 Days of Prayer for America – Day 3
http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=307&disc=8
Last week, we had the introductory video to the Beth Moore study “Loving Well”. If you missed it, you can still join us for the next three without any problems. The study will be at East Fork Baptist Church at 6 P.M. They would be thrilled to have you join them tonight and for the next two Mondays.
Lorena Rebecca Pierce Clemons
(June 28, 1916 – September 10, 2012)
Mrs. Lorena Pierce Clemons died peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2012, in Amite, Louisiana; she was 96, born on June 28, 1916, in Fountain Hill, Arkansas. Mrs. Clemons was known as “Mrs. Lorena,” and “Momee.” She attended Arkansas A&M where she played college basketball. She met and married Mr. Clemons who was operating a sawmill near her hometown; in the aftermath of World War II, they moved the sawmill to Amite. Clemons Brothers Lumber Company had an immediate and significant impact on the city and the surrounding vicinity for five decades, during which time the couple was active in many facets of the local community. She was deeply involved in the First Baptist Church of Amite for many years in numerous capacities, including pastoral search committees, teaching Sunday School, Training Union, and Vacation Bible Schools. She was active in Cub Scouts, PTA, Care at Home (an early outreach to the less fortunate) as well as serving in various leadership roles and organizations to help others. She was an avid reader always interested in current events and an extensive traveler, journeying to many parts of the world. She loved gardening, and was well known for growing day lilies. Her flowers gave her and the many friends who came to visit great joy. Mrs. Clemons is survived by her children: M. LaMarr Clemons and his wife, Mary Ann of Amite; D. Gradon Clemons and his wife, Laura of Amite; Rebecca Clemons Olson and her husband, Joseph of Savannah, Georgia; and Martha Clemons Edwards of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Madison Clemons, of Amite, Courtney Richard and her husband, Quinn and their son, Valex of New Orleans; David, Jr., Emily and Catherine Clemons of Amite; Laura Olson Christensen and her husband, Justin, and their children, Luke and Wes of New York, New York, and Eric Olson and his wife, Rachel, of Columbia, South Carolina; and Matthew, Pierce and Daniel Edwards of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurschel David (H.D.) Clemons, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Augustus Pierce, her brothers, Homer Leo Pierce and Atlas Augustus Pierce, her sister, Mabel Pierce Ollar, and her son-in law, John Joseph Edwards. The family wishes to give deep appreciation for the care given by Dr. Reginald H. Goldsby for many years, Hood Memorial Hospital and to Wilkinson Care Givers for the help they provided the last weeks of her life. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Amite, La., on Friday, September 14, 2012; visitation will be held from 8:30 am until 11:00 am, with services of the Celebration of her Life to begin at 11:00 am. Presiding over the services will be Reverend Ken Bowman and Reverend Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to First Baptist Church of Amite or First United Methodist Church of Amite or the H. D. and Lorena P. Clemons Scholarship Fund at Baylor University.
“God knew what he was doing from the very beginning.
He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him
along the same lines as the life of his Son.
The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored.
We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him.”
~Romans 8:29 MSG~
Devotional
http://www.devotions.net/devotions/08august/20.htm
Have a gr
The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech,
and night unto night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.”
~Psalm 19:1-3~
Dear Partners In Prayer:
Marilyn and I continue to rejoice at God’s faithfulness in our lives as a couple,and how he is choosing to use us in ministry at FT Campbell and beyond.
1). Please continue to pray for the lives that were impacted at VBS at FT Campbell. Pray that we will see “Fruit That Remains”!
2). Pray for Marilyn and I as we will be leading the “Bridges To Healing” Christ Centered Solutions For Combat Trauma starting Sept. 5th. Also pray for the small group Bible study “Courageous Honor Begins At Home” that will begin. Sept. 5th.
3). The 101st Airborne will start deploying again in Sept. For some of these men and women it will be their 4th deployment! Pray for safety,and opportunities to share Jesus with those who do not know Him personally.
4). Marilyn and I still see the need to be closer to FT Campbell. Until we can sell our house pray the Lord may open up doors for us to have lodging available so we can minister more effectively to our men and women in uniform.
Again Marilyn and I are humbled by your love,prayers and support. Prayerfully visit our link below, and ask God how you can partner with us in this great harvest field of souls!
Yours For Today’s Military,
Ron and Marilyn
MSC Missionaries
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Margaret Brewerton Melancon
(Died August 18, 2012)
Died Saturday, August 18, 2012 in her home in Greensburg, LA. Mrs. Melancon was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Greensburg, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, son, Michael, and three grandchildren. Survived by three sons, Joseph, Donald, and Leo, three daughters, Ellen Lombardo, Catherine Lombardo, and Marie Rabalais, 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation at St. Jude Catholic Church, Greensburg, LA from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m on Monday, August 20, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge, LA at 1 p.m. Please, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to North Oaks Hospice, P. O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
~Matthew 28:19a~
“Go” could mean around the world, across the country, somewhere in the state, or in your neighborhood. Just “Go”!
Mr. Raymond Anthony is home again about another trip to North Oaks. He will no longer be taking chemo. Continue to pray for him and his family.
Betty Taylor continues to have problems adjusting to her medicine change. Say an extra prayer or two for Betty and Andy.
Mrs. Hellen Morris is better after the procedure done last Friday. Pray for her as she continues to improve.
Pray for Susan Rimes as she has tests and procedures set up to get rid of new kidney stones.
Miss Laura Joiner is continuing to progress from her fall. Pray for her as she is still housebound most of the time.
Continue to pray for Mrs. Evelyn Bridges and Mrs. Lois Bridges. These ladies have been “slowed down”, but neither one has thought about giving up.
Pray for Kara Walker Faller as her second child is born today. Rev. Dennis Walker will be grandpaw again!
Louisiana Disaster Relief teams will be going to do “ash-out” where fires have destroyed so many home. Pray for them as they find a new way for minister to others.
Devotional today by Holley Garth – http://holleygerth.com/
Have a wonderful Friday!
Anna Lee
Today has been a day of multiple posts and hopefully multiple prayers. The latest requests are from Debi Bales.
Anna Lee add Mother to the prayer link( Ms Lucy) been a rough day.. Home Health came to her apartment they r thinking she has a urinary tract infection.. Ruby took a specimen & some blood work to Hoods.. Dr Shahid called some meds in for her we will not know anything for sure until tomorrow morning. I am on my way down to spend the nite with her & if she gets any worst I am calling Acadian. Also Melissa Johnson requested that u add her to The Prayer Link as well has something going on with her foot.. She was at Lallie Kemp till wee hrs this morning!!Thank u so much honey hope u have had a good week!!
The benefit for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is Tuesday, August 14th. I’m sorry for any confusion I may have created.
Chic-Fil-A in Hammond is closed until the new semester at SLU begins. You’ll have to ride a little farther for your chicken today.
G.G. McElveen of Roseland is in Hood Memorial. Please be in prayer for G.G. and Cathy.
Mr. Raymond Anthony has been at North Oaks. He and his family need our prayers.
Mr. Gordon Price is home, but not up to his normal health. He’s waiting for home physical therapy to begin. Please add him to your prayer list.
Mr. Butch Miller is still at North Oaks and not doing well. Pray for him and his family.
Mrs. Lois Bridges has had surgery for a broken hip and is not in rehab in Hammond. Add her to your prayer list.
Jimmy Schwartz was at church this morning. The doctors at North Oaks still have not identified his problem. Please pray for him.
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